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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,178.59, 1,052,241.13 and 274,661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,178.59, 1,052,241.13 and 274,661.52 is: 412,177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,178.59 : 1,052,241.13 = 274,661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,178.59/1,052,241.13 = 274,661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,178.59x = 1,052,241.13 × 274,661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,178.59x = 289,010,144,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,010,144,569.74/701,178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,177.65

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